Compete in the Race for the Grasshopper 5K and Enjoy Nearby Lodging at Hampton Inn Gaffney Hotel

NORCROSS, GA, January 02, 2013 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Hampton Inn Gaffney Hotel offers convenient lodging to participants and guests attending the Race for the Grasshopper 5K and 1 mile fun run on January 12, 2013. Presented by the Spartanburg Running Club, the event is being held at Cowpens National Battlefield. It is part of the Battle of Cowpens 232nd Anniversary Celebration.

At the close of the Battle of Cowpens in 1781, two American officers -- confident in victor --raced for the ultimate prize, a British three-pounder cannon, called the "Grasshopper". Join the race and celebrate the 232nd anniversary of this historic victory! Athletes must register in advance to compete. Visit spartanburgrunningclub.com for event details.

"Located only a short drive from Cowpens National Battlefield, we are an ideal place for race attendees to stay," explains Shawn Lalli, General Manager at Hampton Inn Hotel in Gaffney. "In addition to being the site of the Race for the Grasshopper 5K, the Cowpens National Battlefield will host an Anniversary Celebration on January 19-20, 2013 that will include special talks, guided battlefield walks, weapons firing, calvary, and domestic skills demonstration," say Lalli.

This hotel close to Cowpens Battlefield is the leading place to stay in Gaffney. The Hampton Inn's features and amenities include:
- Free high-speed Internet access
- Complimentary hot breakfast
- 24-hour business center
- Access to a nearby gym
- Seasonal outdoor pool
- Guestrooms with the Clean and Fresh Hampton Bed

In addition to Cowpens National Battlefield, guests will find many local attractions just minutes from this Hampton Inn Gaffney South Carolina Hotel including Limestone College, King's Mountain National Military Park, and Gardner Webb College. This Hampton Inn Gaffney SC Hotel with Complimentary Breakfast is situated north of Spartanburg on I-85 and is adjacent to the Gaffney Premium Outlets.

The Hampton Inn Gaffney Hotel offers a welcome place to rest when you're on the road. Business travelers and vacationers alike will be delighted by the modern conveniences and outstanding service this Gaffney hotel includes. If you've ever wanted to experience true Southern hospitality, you're sure to find it here. The Hampton Inn Gaffney hotel is conveniently located off I-85 next to Hamrick's Department Store and Gaffney Premium Outlets. This property offers a full range of services and amenities to make your stay exceptional.

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